Table Of Contents; Unpacking - Orion SkyQuest XX12g Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

1. Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Tips for Transporting Your XXg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4. The GoTo Hand Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5. Setup for AutoTracking or GoTo Mode . . . . . . . . 17
6. Using the Telescope in AutoTracking Mode . . . . 18
7. Alignment for GoTo Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8. Using the Telescope in GoTo Mode . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. Collimating the Optical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10. Using Your Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11. Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Menu Tree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix A: Time Zones of the World . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix B: RS-232 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Star Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through your
telescope or its finder scope - even for an instant - with-
out a professionally made solar filter that completely cov-
ers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage
could result. Young children should use this telescope
only with adult supervision.
Congratulations on your purchase of an Orion
SkyQuest XXg GoTo Dobsonian. XXg GoTo Dobs
combine large-aperture optical performance with
state-of-the-art computerized GoTo pointing capa-
bility. Moreover, these big telescopes were designed
by Orion to be remarkably transportable - both
their base and optical tube break down into easily
manageable components that can fit into any stan-
dard size vehicle. Setup for an observing session
takes just minutes, and the views are spectacular!
We know you will enjoy many years of rewarding
observations with your SkyQuest XXg GoTo Truss
Dobsonian.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning
assembly and subsequent use of the telescope.
NOTE: The XX12g and XX14g are similar telescopes, but
do have some differences (in addition to their apertures).
For the purposes of this manual, the XX12g will be refer-
enced primarily. References to the XX14g's assembly and
use will be made as needed to highlight any differences
from the XX12g.

1. Unpacking

The SkyQuest XX12g is packed in three boxes, one contain-
ing the optical tube assembly (OTA) and accessories, a sec-
ond containing the unassembled Dobsonian base, and third
containing the primary mirror and mirror cell. The XX14g
model has a fourth box containing the truss poles (which for
the XX12g are included in the OTA box).
Before beginning assembly, unpack each box and confirm
that all of the parts in the Parts List below are present. The
parts are listed by the box they should arrive in, but some
of the parts may be in different boxes than indicated below.
Be sure to check all boxes carefully, as some parts are
small. If anything appears to be missing or broken, immedi-
ately call Orion Customer Support (800-676-1343) or email
support@telescope.com for assistance.
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